Assistant Principal-Special Education #2027-75R

Capital Region BOCES; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension-based retirement system

Generous paid time off

Résumé du poste

Capital Region BOCES seeks an Assistant Principal for its Special Education division to lead daily operations, support student success, and partner with schools and families. You will supervise staff, oversee IEP compliance with IDEA and Part 200, and coordinate referrals and transitions, while driving data-informed decisions and a culture of equity.

This role offers a collaborative, data-driven environment with opportunities to shape safety, instructional innovation, and leadership development

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational leadership or related field.
• New York State certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Administrator (SDA).
• Programmatic experience in a special education setting.
• Proven track record of using data-driven decision making to improve instruction, student outcomes, and school operations.
• Strong team building, leadership, and crisis-response skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school district administration, teachers, students, family members, and community providers.

Responsabilités

• Greet arrival, coordinate bussing, and act as acting leader when the Principal is out.
• Partner with district CSEs, families, and teachers; review IEPs and ensure IDEA/Part 200 compliance.
• Handle crises with a trauma-informed, restorative approach; conduct disciplinary investigations and inform parents.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams through evaluations; ensure smooth intake-to-placement transitions.
• Observe, evaluate, and coach teachers and teaching assistants; design faculty meetings and professional learning.
• Lead safety, attendance, student engagement, and instructional-innovation committees across BOCES.

Connaissances

Leadership

Crisis management

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration

Equity focus

Formation

Master’s degree in educational leadership

New York State SBL or SDA certification

Description du poste

Capital Region BOCES provides both educational programs and educational support services to area students. We are preparing students & educators for success, and we employ hundreds of individuals who support that mission. Our Special Education division provides a comprehensive array of programs to meet the instructional needs of students with exceptionalities who are not able to be educated in their home districts. Our team ensures that educational programs are administered, and schools run efficiently and effectively so our kids receive a world-class education. They are guided by 5 commitments that support their mission and purpose- Service, Value, Excellence, Improvement and Leadership.

What you will do:

As an Assistant Principal in our Special Education division:

• You’ll keep our school running smoothly from greeting students during arrival and coordinating bussing to jumping in as acting leader whenever the Principal is out.
• You’ll partner closely with district CSEs, families, and teachers, reviewing IEP drafts and ensuring our programs strictly follow IDEA and Part 200 guidelines.
• When challenges or crises arise, you’ll step in with a trauma-informed, restorative approach supporting staff, carrying out disciplinary investigations, and keeping parents informed every step of the way.
• Working side-by-side with the Principal and Deputy Director, you’ll navigate a high volume of student referrals, guiding multidisciplinary teams through evaluations and ensuring seamless transitions from intake to classroom placement.
• You’ll observe, evaluate, and coach teachers and teaching assistants, while helping design engaging faculty meetings and meaningful professional learning opportunities.
• You’ll bring your passion and ideas to building and BOCES-wide committees, spearheading progress in safety, attendance, student engagement, and instructional innovation.

Why this is a great job:

You will make a difference! You will serve as a vital leader and secondary in command, collaborating closely with a dedicated team of educators, district CSEs, families, and community providers. At the end of each day, you will leave with the immense satisfaction of knowing you built a safe, supportive, and equitable learning environment where exceptional students thrive. Along with great leadership fulfillment, you will receive:

• Platinum level, co-pay-based health insurance program; Individual or Family options available and BOCES pays 76% of the premium.
• Extremely generous paid time off, including 15 paid holidays, four weeks of vacation and a separate bank of sick/personal time.
• Membership in a public, pension-based retirement system
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Supportive, collaborative work culture focused on data-driven decision making, instructional innovation, and continuous improvement

What you bring to our team:

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in educational leadership or a related field.

• New York State certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Administrator (SDA).
• Programmatic experience in a special education setting.
• Proven track record of using data-driven decision making to improve instruction, student outcomes, and school operations.
• Strong team building, leadership, and crisis-response skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school district administration, teachers, students, family members, and community providers.
• Passion for promoting an equitable and engaging learning environment for all students.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we invite you to view our policy, go to our website at http://capregboces.org/Employment/Index.cfm